Caponata
A Sicilian dish of aubergine with tomatoes, vinegar and a touch of sweetness. It is rich, soft and slightly sharp, and improves if left to
Tag: cucina povera
Frittata
A simple, flexible dish that makes the most of what you have. Eggs form the base, and almost anything can be added — vegetables, herbs,
Minestrone
A proper use-what-you-have soup. Minestrone changes with the seasons, but always brings together vegetables, beans and pasta in a light, flavourful broth.
Italian Lentil Soup (Zuppa di Lenticchie)
A rustic lentil soup like Zuppa di Lenticchie is a classic example of cucina povera, because it relies on stored lentils, basic vegetables. The best
Pane Fritti alla Liguria
Pane Fritto con Sardine (Liguria-style) OK, first off, anchovies would be far more authentic, but in the rest of the world sardines are available in
Polpette di pesce (Italian fish cakes)
Fish Cakes
